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MHV 875X

1982 Volvo 240

Beige Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,690 mi
Last recorded131,690 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Volvo 240100,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHV 875X
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 131,690 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 131,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2007 130,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 130,791 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 129,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 128,742 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 128,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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MHV 875X is a 1982 Volvo 240 in Beige with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,686 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MHV 875X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 44 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHV 875X registered?

MHV 875X is a 1982 Volvo 240, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is MHV 875X safe to buy?

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